Question

【题目】阅读理解。

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

Dear friends,

The recent success of children’s books has made the general public aware that there’s a huge market out there.

And there’s a growing need for new writers trained to create the $3 billion worth of children’s books bought each year… plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers. Who are these needed writers? They’re ordinary people like you and me.

But am I good enough?

I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn’t know where to turn for help.

Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing ability, and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.

The promise that paid off

The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability: you will complete at least one manuscript (手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.

I really didn’t expect any publication(出版) before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute. Since graduation, I have written 34 nationally published children’s books and over 300 stories and articles.

Free test and brochure

We offer a free ability test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.

Realize your writing dream today. There’s nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it disappears forever.

Sincerely,

Kristi Hill

Institute of Children’s Literature

【1】What do the first two paragraphs tell us?

A. Children’s books are sold at high prices.

B. Publishers are earning $3 billion each year.

C. There is a growing need for writers of children’s books.

D. Magazines for children and teenagers have drawn public attention.

【2】 You are promised to publish one manuscript when you __________.

A. show basic ability

B. finish the course

C. have sold three stories

D. have passed the test

【3】 Why does Kristi Hill mention her own experience of attending the courses?

A. To introduce the home-study courses.

B. To show she has realized her dream.

C. To prove she is a qualified writer.

D. To promote the writing program.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】B

【3】D

【解析】本文属于广告类应用文，宣传了一个培训儿童文学作家的机构。

【1】C 段落大意题。根据第二段第一句可知，目前市场上需要儿童作家，同时根据第一段内容可知儿童读物的市场很广阔。故前两段主要告诉现代社会需要儿童作家。故C正确。

【2】B 细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，当你学完这一课程之后，你至少能写出一本可以适合印刷的手稿。这是Institute of Children’s Literature对学员的承诺。故B正确。

【3】D 推理判断题。根据第六段第一句可知，作者之前也没有想到自己的作品能够出版，但是做到了。作者现身说法，就是为了宣传Institute of Children’s Literature。故D正确。